Glimpse After Glimpse: Daily Reflections on Living and Dying [Paperback]

Sogyal Rinpoche (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 26, 1995

New from the bestselling author of The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying--365 thought-provoking meditations on life, death, doubt, mindfulness, compassion, wisdom, work, and more!

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About the Author

Sogyal Rinpoche was born in Tibet and raised by one of the most revered spiritual masters of this century, Jamyang Khyentse ChÖkyi LodrÖ. With the Chinese occupation of Tibet, he went into exile with his master, who died in 1959 in Sikkim in the Himalayas. After university studies in Delhi and Cambridge, England, he acted as translator and aide to several leading Tibetan masters, and began teaching in the West in 1974. Rinpoche sees his life's task in transplanting the wisdom of Buddha to the West by offering training in the vision set out in The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying. This training can enable those who follow it to understand, embody, and integrate Buddhist teachings into their everyday lives.

Rinpoche's reputation as an authority on the teachings associated with The Tibetan Book of the Dead and his dialogue with leading figures in the fields of psychology, science, and healing make him a sought-after speaker at international conferences and lectures. He travels extensively, teaching in Europe, North America, Australia, and Asia, and is the founder and spiritual director of Rigpa, a network of Buddhist centers and groups around the world.

Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: HarperOne; 1st edition (May 26, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0062511262
• ISBN-13: 978-0062511263
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 4.6 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #114,530 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Temporal nature of existence and perspective, November 19, 1998

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This review is from: Glimpse After Glimpse: Daily Reflections on Living and Dying (Paperback)

Thought provoking and shattering insights to break you free from limiting thoughts. This is a wonderful collection of Tibetan "koans" to free our thinking. I found it shook the foundations of my limited perspectives and made me question the true reason for my human existence. Rinpoche opens our mind to the temporal nature of existence and inspires to prepare for our next existence.

31 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Subtly effective, November 30, 1999

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This review is from: Glimpse After Glimpse: Daily Reflections on Living and Dying (Paperback)

I try to read the glimpse each day when I get up (and sometimes the night before), and have found the experience helpful. I have yet to develop strong discipline in my practice, and find it easy to get caught up in life for days or weeks at a time. Reading a couple paragraphs (the glimpse for one day) has been like a bell calling me back to myself. I wouldn't be surprised to be reading this book for the next 20 years as my understanding deepens.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a keeper, June 11, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Glimpse After Glimpse: Daily Reflections on Living and Dying (Paperback)

I have been reading this book for 4 years and it has changed my life. A truly beneficial tool for deepening spiritual practice.